Thankful to be a Littleton, Colorado Citizen

Every year around this time, I reflect on the many things I am thankful for. This year I am extremely thankful for living in Littleton, Colorado. Before moving to Littleton back in 1989, my husband and I researched the area and its school district very thoroughly. We learned that the Littleton school district is one of the best in the Denver metropolitan area. We have been very pleased with the quality of education Littleton Public Schools has made available for our two older children. Our youngest is a sophomore at Arapahoe High School.

Budget shortfalls at the state level forced Littleton Public Schools to make some very tough decisions. The district had to make major cuts. Many teachers lost their jobs. Class size was increased substantially. The district proposed a ballot measure, Referendum 3A, to allow a mill levy increase to support Littleton Schools. The passing of Referendum 3A will cost each district homeowner a meager $16 per year on each $500,000 of property value.

Many times people who do not have school children are not willing to vote in favor of mill levy increases. I am extremely thankful that Littleton citizens voted in favor of Referendum 3A. The future of Littleton Schools depends on quality education for our children, and the passing of Referendum 3A preserved the education that makes our community one of the best areas to live in and raise a family.

This year, besides being extremely thankful for having a great husband, wonderful healthy children, a great home, a teaching job, and robust health, I am thankful for the citizens of Littleton who voted in favor of Referendum 3A. To you all, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you! Your votes ensured that Littleton Public Schools will continue to thrive and our children and grandchildren will reap the benefits. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

About Nicole Weaver

Nicole weaver is an award-winning author. Her first trilingual book Marie and Her Friend the Sea Turtle was published in 2009. Her love for languages and other cultures resulted in publishing the award-winning book, My Sister Is My Best Friend which was published in 2011 by Guardian Angel Publishing. My Sister Is My Best Friend has won the following awards:
2012 Creative Child Awards Program consisting of moms and educators has awarded this book the 2012 PREFERRED CHOICE AWARD
Kids Picture Storybooks category.
2012 Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval
2012 Children's Literary Classics Gold Award
Readers' Favorite 5 Star Review
Her newest book , My Brother Is My Best Friend was also published by Guardian Angel Publishing, January 2014.

Taxes will go up a mere $16 a year for a house valued at $500,000? My house is valued at half that and my taxes went up $200 because of 3A! Please explain! I voted against 3A because I knew it was a bad idea. Increasing taxes is never the answer. Using the money we have more wisely is. 3A is just throwing more money at the problem instead of us fixing it. Taxes are going to increase each year going forward? As many other homeowners in Littleton I already struggle to make my house payment. Now I will probably lose it! Thank you ignorant, less than intelligent, moronic voters of Littleton! I cannot express the nightmares I wish upon everyone who voted for anything that will raise our taxes. I truly wish I could cause you physical pain. Thank you for allowing me to vent.

Seems to me you are the ignorant one! You should live within your means. I do , and I certainly want to help my local schools. I feel so very sorry for you if you do not know the simple logic of not buying something you can’t afford.